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Asbestos Artex Removal in Great Chart, Kent
Need Artex removal in Great Chart? We cover Great Chart and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Walls before tiling
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal near Great Chart
Artex removal in Great Chart
Planning a renovation in Great Chart with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and landlord refurbishments, we cover Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Great Chart, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Where
- Great Chart (TN23)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Great Chart
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports and results you can share
- No removal until we know what it is
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Textured ceilings in Great Chart
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. If your Artex job is in Great Chart, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our area stretches from Great Chart to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For a school such as Great Chart Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Great Chart may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Great Chart, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in TN23, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Great Chart include Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Little Black Dog pub (under half a mile north-west)
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Great Chart questions
Do older homes in Great Chart have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
How can I get a price?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Why people call us in Great Chart
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For rented flats close to Ashford International station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- The documents you will receive
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the job needs notifying
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Great Chart, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Towns and villages near Great Chart
Also in Great Chart
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site